Science Fair Rubric

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Introduction
- Defining Biology
- Scientific Method
- Spontaneous Generation
- Modern Cell Theory
- The Microscope

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Unit 1 - Cytology
- Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
- Organelles
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Cell Wall and the Cell Membrane

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Unit 2 - Cellular Transportation
- Components of the Cell Membrane
- Passive Transport
- Active Transport

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Unit 3 - Digestion and Excretion





Unit 4 - Circulation and Respiration

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Unit 5 - Classification
- Defining Taxonomy
- Carolus Linnaeus
- Modern Day Classification
- The 7 Taxa
- Introduction of the Domains
- Cladograms
- Taxonomic Keys

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Unit 6 - Virology
- Defining Viruses
- Classifying Viruses
- Finding a host
- Viral Replication (Lytic and Lysogenic Cycle)
- Vaccines
- Viroids
- Prions

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Unit 7 - Bacteria
- Kingdom Eubacteria and Kingdom Archaeabacteria
- Characteristics
- Classification
- Naming
- Structure
- Gram Stain
- Reproduction
- Conjugation
- Useful vs Harmful Bacteria
- Antibiotics

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Unit 8 - Protists
- Plant-like Protists
- Animal-like Protists
- Fungus-like Protists
- Structure
- Locomotion
- Heterotroph vs Autotroph
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